Mon.Apr 04, 2022

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Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training

Construction Business Owner

Free White Paper – Forklifts: Safe Operation & Training. Keep employees safe & compliant when operating powered industrial trucks. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:31. Powered industrial trucks (PITs) like forklifts are widely used throughout many industries, but they can also be the source of serious injuries. This free whitepaper features easy-to-understand guidance from J.

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Types of Maps in Drone Mapping

The Constructor

Drone mapping or aerial surveying in construction provides the end deliverables in the form of maps. The two common types of drone mapping methods.

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The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders

Pro Builder

The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:25. Home builders across the U.S. are feeling the aftershock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as material prices rise to unprecedented highs. After two years of frequent and frustrating supply chain disruptions slowing new home construction across the U.S., the Russia-Ukraine conflict is creating yet another obstacle for home builders.

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Dig World: Construction-Themed Park Opens in Texas

The Constructor

Almost all of us have fancied operating the huge construction machines we see on the way. But the idea takes a backseat fearing the hard work and the.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Linking The Global Supply Chain

Business Facilities

A number of states are now in the matchmaking business, all trying to help companies solve their increasingly complex and demanding supply chain issues.

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JX Nippon Mining & Metals Invests $29M In Arizona

Business Facilities

The 65-acre Mesa, AZ greenfield site will serve as the new base of operations for JX’s North American and European semiconductor materials business.

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Automating Your Restaurant for the Sake of Customer Service

Wolgast Corporation

Great customer service for restaurants is changing. Many people I know have been understanding that staff is stretched in the back of house as well as the front of the house, but as the labor shortage continues, how long can existing staff keep meeting the needs of patrons? An answer could be automation or artificial intelligence to make specific tasks quicker and allow staff to focus on more meaningful tasks.

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Infrastructure Projects: The New Future for Construction?

ENR Construction

Latest global predictions suggest that spending on new infrastructure projects has now overtaken spending on property construction and will continue to lead for the next decade.

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Top 9 Construction Trade Shows You Won’t Want to Miss in 2022

Jobsite with Procore

We’ve compiled a list of the must-attend construction trade shows in 2022. From the leading construction technology conference to one of the world’s largest green building summits, you won’t want to miss out. 1. COAA Connect Spring 2022 Who: Hosted by the Construction Owners Association of America When: May 11-13 Where: Baltimore, MD What: Construction […].

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Buildings Have Key Role in Carbon Emissions Cut, UN Report Says

ENR Construction

U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finds that greenhouse gas emissions need to peak by 2025 to hit the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, or 2.7°F.

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The Institute of Nomadic Architecture

Natural Building

The Institute of Nomadic Architecture is a rich source of information on the traditional architecture of nomadic peoples. They have been researching nomadic architecture for over fifteen years and have over 40,000 images and 500 hours of video clips, as well as detailed notes from all around the world. They record the structure itself, and where possible more than one of a type, in order to assess the diversity within the group.

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Decarbonizing Buildings Is More Urgent As GHG Emissions Rise

ENR Construction

U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report concludes that greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025 to hit goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, or 2.7°F.

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Women Are Making a Strong Return to the Workforce Post-Pandemic

Pro Builder

Women Are Making a Strong Return to the Workforce Post-Pandemic. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:28. Over 200,000 women joined the labor force in March, kicking off what many experts hope will be a season of economic recovery for the U.S. According to the Bureau of Statistics' latest jobs report, 431,000 jobs were added during the month of March, and 249,000 women joined the labor force, accounting for 63% of the new positions created, CNBC reports.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Boston-Area's Long-Delayed Green Line Extension Approaches Completion

ENR Construction

Construction on the $2.3 billion Green Line extension is clanging towards its final stop.

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What a Yield Curve Inversion Means for the Housing Market

Pro Builder

What a Yield Curve Inversion Means for the Housing Market. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:31. Talks of recession are mounting after a rare inversion of the yield curve during the final week of March, but economists aren’t worried—here’s why. The bond market recorded a rare and alarming inversion of the yield curve on Tuesday when the yield on the 2-year Treasury note briefly rose above the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, an economic indicator of a potential recession.

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As Greenhouse Gas Emissions Keep Rising, Decarbonizing Buildings Gains Greater Urgency

ENR Construction

U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finds that greenhouse gas emissions need to peak by 2025 to hit the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, or 2.7°F.

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Americans Are Moving Away From Major Metros in the Hundreds of Thousands

Pro Builder

Americans Are Moving Away From Major Metros in the Hundreds of Thousands. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:34. Waves of migrating Americans are leaving behind urban living for good to prioritize space and affordability. Major U.S. metros like New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco lost hundreds of thousands of residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and as thousands more seek out rural and suburban living elsewhere, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: Americans no longer want to l

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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How Argentina Public Works Cope With High Inflation

ENR Construction

An engineer in the inflation-plagued country comments on how price risk is divided on federal projects. .

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Why One Renowned Custom Builder Is Leaving Sarasota at Its Peak of Development

Pro Builder

Why One Renowned Custom Builder Is Leaving Sarasota at Its Peak of Development. ldeakins. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:39. In a race to create housing supply, some developers are paving over paradise. Sarasota is becoming a mecca of home building with high-demand from out-of-state buyers and low pre-existing inventory, but in the midst of its biggest boom, one local custom builder is choosing to walk away.

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Infographic: The Four Key Resources of a Connected Supply Chain

ENR Construction

Within the Construction and Engineering (C&E) sector, a connected supply chain is more than just an efficiency driver—it’s a significant competitive advantage.

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The Products and Brands You Trust

Pro Builder

The Products and Brands You Trust. kcichowicz. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 10:41. At ABC Supply, we’re among the first to receive the latest products and details on the newest application techniques – directly from the manufacturers. Experience our broad portfolio of products and team committed to serving you, from selection to ordering, delivery and beyond.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!